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California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
National Transportation Safety Board finds probable cause of biplane crash at Council Bluffs airport
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings in the April biplane crash at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. The NTSB said the probable cause of the crash was "the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind." Previous coverage:...
1956 – Beauchamp Wins in Darkness
Sioux Falls, S.D. (July 19, 1956) – “That’s the goofiest race I’ve ever driven in,” cracked Johnny Beauchamp, as he unfastened his safety belt from his speedy 1956 Chevrolet. The Harlan, Iowa, star had just driven to his 10th consecutive International Motor Contest Association stock...
Ogallala casino and horse racing approved by Nebraska Commission
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approved a racing license. application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a Quarter Horse track in. Ogallala, Nebraska near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with. Elite Casino Resorts which currently operates the Grand Island Casino...
GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered in the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
Two more fined for massive chicken confinement fires
(Villisca) Three people have agreed to pay $10,000 apiece for burning 10 chicken confinement buildings near Villisca in southwest Iowa last year without proper approval, according to Iowa Department of Natural Resources orders. Shawn Gohlinghorst of Red Oak and Darrel Schipansky of Villisca were recently fined for the June 29,...
Air bubble could cause temporary pool closure
At its July 11 meeting, the Red Oak Park and Tree Board received a general update about the Red Oak Municipal Pool as well as news of a potential issue that may need to be addressed. “On the pool report, for disappointing news to start with, we have a bubble...
Local couple opens new thrift shop on the Red Oak downtown square
Red Oak’s town square has just gotten a little more lively now that Wolfe Thrift Shop, which is run by young business owners Ayden and Sapphire Wolfe, is officially open for business. Though there were many factors that motivated the two to open the store, Sapphire said her primary...
Rob Sand meets with constituents in Red Oak
On July 10, Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand visited Legion Park in Red Oak as one stop in his visit to all 99 of the state’s counties. He spoke directly with the public about programs, reports and new initiatives he has overseen. Sand’s first topic of discussion was...
Council shares pedestal concerns with Cabbage
At the Red Oak City Council meeting on July 1, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) representative Kevin Cabbage updated the council about the project’s progress. Cabbage said that overall, construction has been progressing smoothly. FMTC is currently constructing the main fiber route by placing vaults underground as well as pedestals above ground, which are then connected to an innerduct. Once this is completed, fiber optics will be pulled through that innerduct.
Questers hold successful ‘Stories in the Stones’ event
On June 28, the Questers returned to Red Oak’s Evergreen Cemetery for the second year to host “Stories in the Stones,” which gave local residents a history lesson about significant historical figures who built the community from the ground up. Sharon Bradley and Diane Brower, the main...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
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